Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-14
Another speech By the President.

Another Speech by the President.
DIGNITY OF THE OFFICE OF CHIEF MAGISTRATE, AND
THE DUTY OF CITIZENS TO PROTECT 1T.
At the centennial banquet at Clinton n T.,
yesterday afternoon, President Cleveland re-
sponded to the toast, 1.-THE President OF the United
States" He said:
81 am inclined to content myself on this occa-
sion with an acknowledgment on behalf Of the
people OF the United States of the compliment
which you have paid to the ONCE which represents
their sovereignty. But such an acknowle ledgment
suggests an idea which l cannot refrain from
dwelling upon for moment. That the Office OF
sovereignty OF 6OOO0OOO OF people Is to my mind
statement full OF sOlemn1ty. Sovereignty con-
ceive to be the working act Or enforcement OF the
divine gift TO man to govern himself and mani
festatton OF Gods plans concerning the human
race. Though the struggles Of political parties
to secure the incumbency OF the Office and the
questionable methods sometimes resorted to for
It's possessions may not be in keeping with this
idea, and though the deceit practtced to mtslead
the people In their choice and its too frequent in
fuence on their suffrage may surprise us, these
things should never lead us astray in our estimate
And though your fellow citizen who may be
chosen to perform for a time the duties OF this
highest place should be badly selected, and
reached by his administration, yet the exciting
watchfuness Of the people, freed from the disturb
ing turmoil of political excitement ought to pre-
vent mischance to the Office which represents their
sovereignty and should reduce TO the minimum
the danger OF harm to the state. by no means
underestimate Jnc importance OF the utmost care
and circumspection In the selection OF the tncum-
bent On the contrary, believe there Is no obli-
cation OF citizenship that demands more thought
speaking OF the citizens duty to the ONCE and
its selected incumbent. This duty is only per
formed when in the interest OF the entire people
the full exercise OF the powers Of the Chief Mags
trate is insisted On, and when, for the peoples
safety, a due regard for the limitations placed
be enforced by the manifestation OF a calm and
enlightened public opinion. That this should not
be simulated by the mad clanOr OF disappointed
interest. which without regard for the general
good or allowance for the exercise OF oicial tudg
ments, would degrade the Office by forcing compli
should not be OF the people and one of your fellow
citizens, he would be utterly unit for the position
incapable OF u9derstandipg the peoples wants,
the people implies that he is subject to human
fraflty and error, but he should be permitted to
claim but little liberation for mistakes. The gen.
erosity OF his fellow citizens should alone decree
how far good intentions should excuse his short
comings. Watch well, then, this high ONCE the
demand for it the most complete devotion On The tie
part of him to whose custody it may be entrusted
and protect it not less violently from unworthy
assaults from without. Thus will you perform
sacred duty to yourselves and to those who may
follow you in the enjoyment Of the freest insttu-
other toasts were responded to by distinguished
citizens.
A4 O'Clock Mrs. Cleveland held reception.
ARRIVAL IN UTICA.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland arrived in
Utica from Clinton at p. m, and were met at the
depot by ex-senator Kernans carriage. They
Were escorted by the Utica Jacksonians. They
dined at Mr.. Kernans and at :45 held reception.
FUTURE MOVEMENTS.
This morning they were TO go to Forestport,
where they will be guests OF Rev. w. N. Cleve-
land and family till Saturday, when, with Secre-
tary and Mrs. Fairchid, Miss Rose Cleveland, Miss
Mary Hastings, and some Oswego friends OF Mrs.
Cleveland, they Will enjoy an excursion to the
Thousand Islands. Thence they 60 to Cazenovia
as the guest OF Secretary Fairchild. While In that
vicinity the President win visit his old home In
Fayetteville.